Bert Williams

Bert Williams

Actor

Biography

Bert Williams was a Bahamian-born American entertainer, one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. He is credited as being the first Black man to have the leading role in a film: Darktown Jubilee in 1914.

Date of birth 1874-11-12
Place of birth Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
Details

Role
Actor

Movies as actor
5

Date of birth
1874-11-12

Place of birth
Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]